Episode 5 - Benjamin Zephaniah (a tribute)

In this very exciting first episode of 'Sujata Tells', Sujata Banerjee will be introducing herself and her personal views about the importance of dance -in life. We hope you enjoy episode one! You can follow Sujata Banerjee Dance Company on: Instagram: @sujatabanerjeedancecompany and @sujatatells Facebook: @sbdcuk Music Composed by: Dr Rajeeb Chakraborty. Copyright SBDC

Vancouver writer and arts policy consultant, and one of Canada’s leading cultural commentators. Born and educated in England, he spent several years as a journalist in London before emigrating to Canada in 1967. He was dance, music and drama critic for The Vancouver Sun and CBC Radio for over 30 years, and is the author of a number of books on the arts in Canada, among them Dance Canada: An Illustrated History (named as one of the “165 Great Canadian Books of the Century” in 2000), a biography of ballerina Evelyn Hart, a collection of his dance writings over three decades, and The Defiant Imagination: Why Culture Matters, a passionate manifesto asserting the central importance of the arts and culture to modern Canada. 

Documentary Alert! Yes, there is a documentary in the works, and unfortunately, we couldn't include everything. Here is the full interview with Christi Carey, one of Callie's oldest friends, sharing about the different worlds of dance she has experienced. Learn the history of how dance began to play such a huge part of Christi's life between competition, fun, and even its healing properties.    In Episodes I and II of "Dance Connections," you will also hear Christi's reflections about her life-long teacher and mentor, Robin Speer, who built the high school dance program where Christi and Callie danced together. Be inspired by the understanding of why dance education matters so much and how Christi incorporates dance into her life now for healing and connection.    As always, we welcome you to join the Facebook Community: Shaping a Life You Love to share your wins, brainstorm ideas, and receive encouragement that will help you shoot for the stars. Why not? Want some 1:1 coaching to help you grow in confidence to pursue your passion and shape a life you love? Contact Callie directly on Facebook, Instagram or by email (info@jojosdance.com). There is no time like the present.

Documentary Alert! Yes, there is a documentary in the works, and unfortunately, we couldn't include everything. Here is the full interview with Christi Carey, one of Callie's oldest friends, sharing about the different worlds of dance she has experienced. Learn the history of how dance began to play such a huge part of Christi's life between competition, fun, and even its healing properties.    In Episodes I and II of "Dance Connections," you will also hear Christi's reflections about her life-long teacher and mentor, Robin Speer, who built the high school dance program where Christi and Callie danced together. Be inspired by the understanding of why dance education matters so much and how Christi incorporates dance into her life now for healing and connection.    As always, we welcome you to join the Facebook Community: Shaping a Life You Love to share your wins, brainstorm ideas, and receive encouragement that will help you shoot for the stars. Why not? Want some 1:1 coaching to help you grow in confidence to pursue your passion and shape a life you love? Contact Callie directly on Facebook, Instagram or by email (info@jojosdance.com). There is no time like the present.